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Events / [10/26/2026] Spirit of Detroit
« Last post by Jonathan Baggett on June 26, 2026, 09:16:52 AM »


The old Spirit Airlines hangar has officially found a new tenant... Spirit Halloween. Unfortunately, during setup, someone once again managed to trigger the hangar's foam fire suppression system. The decorations are soaked, the skeletons are floating, and the cleanup crew is still trying to explain why there are footprints through six feet of foam.

Join Cleveland ARTCC for Spirit of Detroit, a Halloween-themed evening at Detroit Metro. Fly your favorite Spirit routes, or any aircraft of your choosing, while enjoying full ATC coverage across the Detroit metro area. Whether you're arriving with another shipment of animatronic monsters or departing before the cleanup bill arrives, expect plenty of seasonal fun.
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Events / [07/04/2026] VATUSAs Light Up America
« Last post by Dan Michael Bonaga on June 23, 2026, 07:27:34 PM »

It's a shame that events often fail to provide pilots with an abundance of options. Typically they will feature only a couple airfields, and aviators will only have a couple city-pairs to consider if they want some stellar ATC service. Well on July 4th, you can forget about that problem.

VATUSA will be on this Saturday from 2359 to 0400z. We are guaranteeing coverage from coast to coast, sea to sea, border to border, however you want to say it. The hardest part about this event: choosing where to fly. You'll only have four hours of guaranteed coverage, so make the most of it. Our recommendation: do something different. Don't take out the 737 for your classic bored milk runs. Load up a plane that you haven't tried in a while. Visit a part of the country that you haven't seen before. Whatever you do, you know you'll have coverage from VATSIM's best.

Be part of VATUSA's signature event and help us...

Light Up America
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Events / [07/27/2026] Midwest TRACON Tour: Great Lakes
« Last post by Kevin Huang on June 22, 2026, 10:50:23 AM »


The Chicago ARTCC and the Cleveland ARTCC are excited to proudly present a special Midwest TRACON Tour featuring the Great Lakes TRACON! Come join us for a beautiful evening along the shores of Lake Michigan as we explore all the state has to offer.

The Great Lakes TRACON is divided in east and west areas under the jurisdiction of ZOB and ZAU respectively. The west area features Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids (KGRR) featuring commercial service by American, Allegiant, Southwest, Delta, United, and many other carriers. If you want a scenic view, look no further than Muskegon (KMKG), situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Further inland, Kalamazoo International Airport (KAZO) is a TRSA that serves Kalamazoo along with Battle Creek Executive (KBTL).

On the east side, the state capital Lansing is served by Capital Region International Airport (KLAN), which has been in operation since 1926. Finally, the third busiest airport in the state can be found in Flint, at Bishop International Airport (KFNT). All this along with a slew of untowered fields, there is no shortage of places to fly with the top-notch ATC provided by ZAU and ZOB.

All general aviation, IFR, and VFR operations and all skill levels are welcome. Surrounding facilities such as Great Lakes, FWA, and GUS will have ATC coverage as staffing permits.

Midwest TRACON Tour: Great Lakes
Monday July 27 2300z - 0200z
Featuring: GRR, AZO, BTL, MKG, LAN, FNT
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Events / [9/13/2026] VATUSA GA Appreciation Day
« Last post by Jared West on June 21, 2026, 12:25:18 PM »
VATUSA GA Appreciation Day
Featuring: The Virtual USA Flying Club & The Pilot Club

More details to come.
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Events / [10-23-2026] The PanAmerican Express FNO
« Last post by Gerardo Rodriguez on June 19, 2026, 10:16:36 PM »


Let's go back to the times where US airlines discovered air-travel to central america. Enjoy the Panama Canal, embrace the Salvadorian history, the Tampa area beaches and our precious South Beach who never fails to amaze! Join ZMA and VATCA for a one-of-a-kind 4-way FNO featuring both our regions and our airports!

Date: Friday, October 23rd
Time: 2300-0300z / 7pm-11pm ET
Featured fields: KMIA, KTPA, MPTO, MSLP
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Events / ZHU's The Wheel
« Last post by Dean Varsano on June 19, 2026, 08:08:34 PM »


Welcome to... THE WHEEL! This is a signature ZHU event which allows all of VATUSA to come together as one and control as many airports within ZHU as possible. Controllers will spin a wheel to decide their position for this event, providing an added layer of fun and excitement for all! Join ZHU as we provide the most realistic local flying experience of the year on July 24th at 2300z.
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Events / Manassas Madness
« Last post by Carson Berget on June 18, 2026, 09:55:54 AM »
Get ready for Manassas Madness, an evening of nonstop action at Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (HEF) and throughout the Washington D.C. airspace! Whether you're departing HEF, arriving from across the country, or exploring the surrounding airports, expect full ATC coverage and realistic operations. Pilots of all experience levels are welcome as we bring one of Virginia's busiest general aviation airports to life on the VATSIM network. You'll enjoy seamless service while navigating the complex and exciting airspace surrounding the nation's capital. Bring your favorite GA aircraft, business jet, or regional airliner and join the madness!

File your flight plan, tune your radios, and prepare for an unforgettable evening of aviation excitement.

The MADNESS begins at Manassas!

From: 07/22/2026 23:00
To: 07/23/2026 02:00

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Events / [7/26/26] Road to Final
« Last post by Jake Decker on June 17, 2026, 12:26:46 PM »


Event Fields: EWR & TEB

The World Cup has landed at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which means the New York ARTCC is hosting a “soccer”-themed event welcoming flights from across the globe!

It’s time for the real match to kick off by flying into Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB). Join us by bringing supporters, athletes, celebrities, and whoever else you can think of to the world’s largest collaborative event. Make sure to pack extra fuel and snacks to plan for delays, high-density traffic, and expect full radar coverage across the region. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this once-in-4-year event!
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Events / [07/18/2026] ZSE Live 2026
« Last post by Hayden Tilby on June 14, 2026, 10:16:34 AM »

Join the Seattle ARTCC for our yearly live event!

Join ZSE once again as we come together and control LIVE and in person from Seattle, WA! Expect excellent staffing throughout all of your favorite PNW airports.

Date/Time (Pacific): 7/18/2026, 1500-1900
Date/Time (Zulu): 7/18/2026 2200z - 7/19/2026 0200z
Event Airport: KSEA
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Events / [06/16/2026] GA Fun in the South Bay Sun
« Last post by Zhenyu Mao on June 12, 2026, 01:01:52 AM »


Time to bust out your pistons, TRACON Tuesday is back in the bay featuring KHWD, KPAO, KRHV, and KLVK. Fly some pattern work, or maybe fly a VIP into Hayward for a business meeting. Whatever type of GA flying you enjoy, now is the perfect time to do it with ZOA.

Airports: HWD,LVK,RHV,PAO
Date/Time: June 16, 5-8pm PT
Date/Time (zulu): June 16, 2359z - June 17th, 0300z
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